Avon Heights, Better Brand, Krisp Pak Spinach Recalled On E.coli Fears
Avon Heights Mushrooms of Avondale, Pa. is recalling certain packages of fresh packaged spinach after E.coli 0157:H7 was discovered in a sample during routine testing. No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall/
The brands include:
Krisp Pak 10 oz bags
Better Brand 10oz.bags
Avon Heights 4-2.51b bags.
The recalled packages bear a “best if used by” dates of DEC 16 and codes DP 340 and T691.
E.coli 0157:H7 is a bacteria that, if ingested, can cause serious sometimes fatal infections. Young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Symptoms include abdominal cramping and diarrhea which may be bloody.
Tyson Recalls 41,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef Possibly Tainted With E. coli
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. is recalling approximately 40,948 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced December 17.
The company, based in Dakota City, Neb., issued the recall after routine tests by FSIS confirmed a positive result for E. coliO157:H7. No illnesses have ben reported in association with this recall.
- 10-pound chubs of “CHUCK FINE GROUND BEEF 80/20,” packed in cases containing eight chubs.
The recalled products have a “BEST BEFORE OR FREEZE BY” date of “11/13/11″ and “EST. 245C” on the box label. The products were shipped to institutions and distributors in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
If ingested, the bacterium E. coli O157:H7 can cause an infection. Symptoms of E.coli poisoning include bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in severe cases, kidney failure. Those most susceptible are the very young, seniors and people with weakened immune systems. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
Cozy Vale Raw Milk Recalled For Possible E. coli Contamination
Cozy Vale Creamery has issued a raw milk recall because of possible E. coli contamination.
On November 23, the Tenino. Wash.-based dairy issued a recall for raw whole milk, raw skim milk and raw cream after E.coli was discovered by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) during routine testing. Since August, three Cozy Vale customers have contracted E. coli infections.
The recalled milk and cream have “best if used by” dates up to and including December 6 and were sold in pint, quart, half-gallon and gallon containers were sold at the on-farm store at 7018 Churchill Road, Tenino, WA and at the following locations:
Marlene’s Market, 2951 S. 38th St., Tacoma, WA
Marlene’s Market, 2565 S. Gateway Center Pl., Federal Way, WA
Mt. Community Co-op, 105 Carter St., Eatonville WA
Olympia Food Co-op, 3111, Pacific Ave., Olympia, WA
Olympia Food Co-op, 921 Rogers, Olympia, WA
Olympia Local Foods, 2442 Mottman Rd S.W., Turnwater, WA
Yelm Co-op, 404 1st St., Yelm WA
Organic Pastures Raw Milk Recall Due to E. coli and HUS Outbreak in Contra Costa, Kings, Sacramento and San Diego Counties
Raw milk is the source of another E. coli outbreak. This time it is raw milk products produced by Organic Pastures of Fresno County, California. Five children have been sickened, three of them developed a complication of an E. coli infection called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which causes kidney failure, stroke, heart attack, blindness and other serious health problems. These children are residents of Contra Costa, Kings, Sacramento, and San Diego counties.
According to Fred Pritzker, a food safety advocate as well as an attorney, consumers are not adequately warned about the risks associated with raw milk:
“One of the troubling issues about the sale of raw milk is that consumers are not adequately warned about the risks. I represent people sickened by raw milk contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and other dangerous pathogens. Raw milk can cause kidney failure, paralysis and death. I know because I have stood by the bedsides of people who innocently drank raw milk and ended up hooked up to life support fighting for their lives.”
Fred Pritzker and his team of E. coli lawyers are available to families for a free consultation regarding a lawsuit against Organic Pastures for payment of medical bills and compensation for lost income, pain and suffering, emotional distress and other damages.
Organic Pastures Raw Milk Recall and Quarantine
In response to this outbreak, California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Whiteford announced a statewide recall and quarantine order. Under the recall, all Organic Pastures raw dairy products with the exception of cheese aged a minimum of 60 days are to be pulled immediately from retail shelves and consumers are strongly urged to dispose of any products remaining in their refrigerators. Until further notice, Organic Pastures may not produce raw milk products for the retail market. The order also affects Organic Pastures raw butter, raw cream, raw colostrum, and a raw product labeled “Qephor.”
Epidemiological Evidence Implicating Organic Pastures Raw Milk
While laboratory samples of Organic Pastures raw milk have not detected E. coli 0157:H7 contamination, epidemiologic data collected by the California Department of Public Health link the illnesses with Organic Pastures raw milk. Interviews with the families indicate that the only common reported food exposure is unpasteurized (raw) milk from Organic Pastures dairy. Surveys indicate that only about three percent of the public report drinking raw milk in any given week so finding 100% of these children drank raw milk and the absence of other common foods or animal exposures indicates the Organic Pastures raw milk is the likely source of their infection.
What is Raw Milk?
The great majority of milk consumed in California is pasteurized. Raw milk is not pasteurized. Pasteurization is a process that kills harmful bacteria. In California, state law requires that raw milk and raw milk products shall bear the following warning on the label: “Warning – raw (unpasteurized) milk and raw milk dairy products may contain disease-causing micro-organisms. Persons at highest risk of disease from these organisms include newborns and infants; the elderly; pregnant women; those taking corticosteroids, antibiotics or antacids; and those having chronic illnesses or other conditions that weaken their immunity.”
What is E. coli O157:H7?
Symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 infection may include abdominal cramps and diarrhea which is often bloody. Most infected people recover within a week; however, some may develop complications that require hospitalization. Young children and the elderly are at highest risk for a potentially life-threatening complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which includes kidney failure. People who develop symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 infection after consuming unpasteurized milk or milk products should consult their health care provider. Physicians who have patients suspected of having HUS or E. coli O157:H7 infections should report them to the local health department.
Schnucks Salad Bars Implicated in St. Louis E. coli Outbreak
St. Louis County health officials have indicated that an “overwhelming majority” of the 34 people sickened in the St. Louis E. coli outbreak reported eating items from a Schnucks salad bar before becoming ill. Four E. coli victims interviewed by the Post-Dispatch said they had eaten produce from salad bars at Schnucks in High Ridge, Ladue, downtown St. Louis and Ballwin.
Our attorneys have been contacted by victims of this outbreak and their families and are investigating a lawsuit against Schnucks on behalf of E. coli victims to recover medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and other damages. The epidemiological evidence so far points to a strong association between Schnucks salad bars and the E. coli infections.
Schnucks has responded to the outbreak in a news release: “To date, no tests taken from Schnucks stores have come back positive for E. coli and no original source has been pinpointed, but Schnucks Food Safety is taking every possible precaution.” One of the precautions was pulling strawberries and lettuce from the salad bars.
Missouri and federal health officials are still testing food and environmental samples collected at Schnucks locations. Finding the outbreak strain of E. coli in one of the samples would be the “smoking gun,” but there is already ample evidence to support a lawsuit against Schnucks.
Cathy Diehl of Jefferson County told the Post-Dispatch that she was surprised that health officials did not collect the leftover salad that her 9-year-old daughter had eaten before being hospitalized for a week with an E. coli infection. This is why our law firm does an independent investigation. We have leftovers tested if the health department does not take that step.
Attorney Fred Pritzker and his litigation team represent E. coli victims throughout the United States and have won millions for their clients. There clients include E. coli victims who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP),
News Source: http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/fitness/article_c3b34b7b-ea5a-59f6-93e5-5ef7609ee784.html#ixzz1cSLJ7Cwv
California Beef Recall Includes Products Sent to Restaurants in California and Nevada
Below is the USDA-FSIS announcement of a recall of beef processed in California and shipped to restaurants in California and Nevada and to a Federal establishment for further processing. Anyone who contracts E. coli poisoning from this beef would have claims against the beef processor and possibly a restaurant, cafeteria or other eating establishment. Contact our attorneys for a free consultation.
Commercial Meat Co., a Los Angeles, Calif., establishment is recalling approximately 377,775 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following ground beef products are subject to recall:
- 5,10,15,20,30,40,50 and 60 lb. cases of bulk ground beef
- 5,10 and 20 lb. cases of ground beef patties
- 10,15,20,30,40 and 50 lb. cases of ground beef taco
- 5,10,15,20,25,30,40,50 and 60 lb. cases of ground beef chili
Each case bears a label with the establishment number “EST. 4873″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products subject to recall were produced between Sept. 7, 2011 and Oct. 6, 2011 and were shipped to restaurants in California and Nevada, as well as one Federal establishment in California for further processing.
The problem was discovered through routine FSIS monitoring which confirmed a positive result for E.coli O157:H7. The company did not hold product pending test results, resulting in this recall. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
